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unartig

naughty

So nennt man ein Kind, das nicht hört und Dinge tut, die es nicht tun soll.

Definition & meaning

Unartig means naughty, badly behaved, or ill-mannered. It is most often used for children or pets that disobey rules or behave in a troublesome way. Depending on context, it can also mean improper or indecent.

Grammar & word origin

Unartig is an adjective and can also describe how someone acts. It is formed from the prefix un- (“not” or “the opposite of”) and artig (“well-behaved” or “proper”).

Its comparative forms are unartiger and am unartigsten . Like other German adjectives, it takes endings when used before a noun, as in ein unartiges Kind.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • ungezogen — badly behaved or ill-mannered; often suggests poor upbringing.
  • frech — cheeky or impertinent; emphasizes boldness or disrespect more than general misbehavior.
  • aufsässig — defiant or rebellious; stronger and more focused on resisting authority.
  • artig — well-behaved; the direct antonym.
  • brav — good or obedient; a common antonym, especially for children.

Common phrases & collocations

  • ein unartiges Kind — a naughty child
  • unartig sein — to be naughty
  • sich unartig benehmen — to behave badly

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Examples

Das Kind ist heute unartig.adjective

The child is naughty today.

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